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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities organizes‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of Aids and Assistive Devices to Divyangjan
737 aids and assistive devices worth Rs. 44.48 lacs will be distributed to 409 Divyangjan in Madhya Pradesh under the scheme
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  has organized a ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ under the ADIP Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India in association with ALIMCO and District Administration Niwari at 11 AM on 15.02.2022 at Stadium, Shaskiya uchattar Maadhyamik Vidyalaya No. 2, Niwari in Madhya Pradesh.
Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minster Dr. Virendra Kumar will be the chief guest of the function and will grace the occasion with his physicall presence. Shri Anil Jain MLA  and Dr. Shishupal Yadav MLA  will preside over the function.
Shri Ranjan Sehgal, CMD, ALIMCO, Lt. Col. P.K. Dube , General Manager , ALIMCO and other senior officials fromDistrict Administration, Niwari will also be present during the function.
A total of 737 aids and assistive devices of different category of disabilities valued Rs. 44.48 lacs will be distributed free of cost among 409 Divyangjan pre identified in the Niwari District of Madhya Pradesh.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Micro and Small Enterprises – Cluster Development Programme  being implemented to enhance productivity and competitiveness of Micro and Small Enterprises  for their holistic development adopting cluster approach
Ministry of MSME is implementing Micro and Small Enterprises – Cluster Development Programme  across the country including Maharashtra. The objective of the scheme is to enhance the productivity and competitiveness of Micro and Small Enterprises  for their holistic development adopting cluster approach through financial assistance as Government of India  grant for establishment of Common Facility Centers  in the existing clusters and for establishment of new / up-gradation of existing Industrial Areas / Estates / Flatted Factory Complexes.
Ministry of MSME also implements the Scheme of Funds for Regeneration of Traditional Industries  for making Traditional Industries more productive and competitive by organizing the Traditional Industries and artisans into clusters to provide support for their long-term sustainability and economies of scale.
MSE-CDP is a demand driven Central Sector Scheme, wherein, State Government sends proposals for establishment of Common Facility Centers  and establishment /up-gradation of Infrastructure Development  projects as per requirements in clusters.
SFURTI is also a demand driven Central Sector Scheme which aims to cover traditional enterprises from diverse geographies of the country, with preference to uncovered areas, new districts, including niche traditional industries. Proposals are encouraged from all corners of the country through the network of Nodal agencies including NER, Hilly areas, tribal areas, aspirational districts, etc. The projects will be appraised based on the merit, strategies, project viability, impact on artisans, etc. as per the scheme guidelines
30 projects for setting up of Common Facility Center  under MSE-CDP have been approved in Maharashtra, out of which, 14 projects are completed.
Whereas, under SFURTI 27 clusters have been approved in Maharashtra, out of which, 16 clusters are functional.
The several steps in processing the application have been simplified to expedite the approval as well as functioning of projects under MSE-CDP as per the new guidelines.
Under SFURTI, timeline for implementation of SFURTI clusters were 3 years which has been reduced to 12-18 months w.e.f. March, 2020.
This information was given by Minister of state for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of Mines
Blood Donation Camp by Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd 
As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
While celebrating the “Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav” Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd., a Miniratna CPSE under the Ministry of Minesin collaboration with the Rotary Club of Nagpur had organized a blood donation camp recently at Gurukul, Corporate Office, Nagpuras acommemorative activity.
The blood donation camp was inaugurated by Dr. Ranjit Rath, Chairman-cum-Managing Director,along with other senior officials of MECL.In his Inaugural Speech Dr. Rath emphasized the need for such Camps in the backdrop of the vast population. He expressed satisfaction that MECL is humbly working towards the social cause people below the poverty line.There sponse of the staff/officers of the MECL was over whelming as more than 50 employees of MECL donated blood in the camp..Dr.Rath expressed his gratitude towards the doctors of Life Line Blood Bank and the Rotary Club members,for their participation and making the camp a big success.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Secretary reviews status of screening of people entering India in view of Corona Virus Threat
Union Home Secretary, Shri Ajay Bhalla reviewed the status of screening of people coming to India from neighboring countries, in view of the corona virus threat.
Home Secretary held a video conference with Chief Secretary/Additional Chief Secretary and DGP/ Additional DGP of States viz., Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and Punjab, besides Secretary Border Management and DsG of BSF/SSB.
The States informed that regular screening is being done by doctors at various transit points and the community in border areas has been sensitized in respect of precautions to be taken to avoid getting infected by the virus, through gram sabhas.
The Home Secretary urged all the officials to ensure that round the clock deployment of doctors, with requisite testing kits and other medical supplies, be done so that hundred percent screening is done without fail.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to preside over MoD ‘Chintan Shivir’ in New Delhi
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will preside over a day-long ‘Chintan Shivir’ of Ministry of Defence  in New Delhi on July 06, 2023. It may be recalled that, last month, Department of Defence , Department of Defence Production , Department of Military Affairs , Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare  and Defence Research & Development Organisation  organised separate brainstorming sessions, during which they discussed critical issues & ways to enhance their productivity. The departments had identified an array of themes, on which eminent subject matter experts addressed the officers and shared their insights.
The Raksha Mantri will review the takeaways of the brainstorming sessions and discuss ways to implement the recommendations borne out of these deliberations. Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande, Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane and other senior civil & military officials of MoD will also attend the day-long meeting.
The themes, which were covered during the sessions, are as follows:
Department of Defence
- Cyber Security Challenges to the National Security
- Comprehensive approach to National Security
- Performance Audit
- Sainik School Education System
- Capacity Building in Defence Acquisitions
Department of Defence Production
- Enhancing Production and Defence Exports
- Increasing Aatmanirbharta: Road ahead for indigenisation
- Industrial Ecosystem and Skilled Workforce
- Enhancing Level Playing Field
- Quality Reforms
Department of Military Affairs
- Integrating & optimising Human Resource aspects
- Training & Operational issues towards achieving greater synergy
- Modernisation & capability augmentation of Armed Forces in the realms of strategic domain
- Measures to identify & abolish colonial practices and obsolete laws.
- Further incorporate the country’s own ethos and practices in functioning of the Armed Forces.
Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
- ‘Leveraging SPARSH for better pension services and other welfare measures for veterans’
- ‘Resettlement of veterans by improving employability and promotion of entrepreneurship for start of micro enterprises by veterans’
- ‘Improvement in the health services of the veterans’
Defence Research & Development Organisation
- DRDO - Academia Partnership: Opportunities & Challenges.
- Integrating Industry with Defence R&D
- Catalysing Defence R&D within Industry and Academia
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister salutes the Corona Warriors for their unmatched Contribution and Sacrifice in fighting the COVID-19 epidemic
The Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah today saluted the Corona Warriors for their unmatched contribution and sacrifice in fighting the COVID-19 epidemic.
Shri Shah said in a tweet, “India salutes its heroic Corona warriors. I assure you that the Modi government and the entire country stands beside you. We have to free the Nation from Corona by turning the challenges into opportunities and set an example for the world by creating a healthy, prosperous and strong India. Jai Hind!”
Today, the Corona warriors were honoured in various ways by the Indian armed forces. The Home Minister praised this gesture and said, “The scenes of respect shown by the Indian armed forces towards the doctors, police, paramilitary forces and other warriors, who work day and night to liberate the country from Corona, are heart touching. The bravery shown by these warriors while fighting Corona is certainly venerable.”
The Indian armed forces paid floral tributes to the brave soldiers fighting the Corona epidemic, at the National Police Memorial today. To this, Shri Shah said in his tweet, “The bravery with which India is fighting the Coronavirus is truly admirable. Today the three armed forces paid floral tributes to the brave soldiers fighting the disease, at the National Police Memorial. The whole country stands with their brave soldiers and their families in this difficult time.”
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Promotion of FASTags at toll Plazas Stressed Across the Country
Road Transport & Highways Ministry Decides to Declare all toll Lanes as FASTag Lanes
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has decided to declare all lanes in all Toll Fee Plazas on National Highways across the country as dedicated ‘FASTag Lanes’ from 1st of December this year. According to the National Highways Fee  Rules, 2008, a FASTag lane in a toll plaza is reserved exclusively for the movement of FASTag users. There is also a provision under the rule according to which non -FASTag users are to be charged double the fee if they pass through FASTag lanes.
In a letter sent to NHAI today, the Ministry has asked the Authority to ensure strict implementation of the above fee rules at every toll plaza on the National Highways. One hybrid lane will however be allowed at every toll plaza to facilitate and monitor over dimensional or oversized vehicles, where FASTag and other modes of payment will be accepted. This lane will be converted into FASTag lane in a time bound manner.
The above decision has been taken in order to promote faster payment of fees through the digital mode so that vehicles can move through seamlessly, and traffic jams at the toll plazas can be prevented. The RFID based FASTag is affixed on the windscreen of the vehicle. It allows for direct payment of fee from the prepaid or savings account linked to it, and enables vehicles to drive through without stopping for transactions. However, it is found that currently even non-FASTag users are passing through FASTag lanes and making cash payments. This is leading to crowding of the FASTag lanes, and overall traffic congestion at the plaza, defeating the very purpose of the FASTags. As a result, electronic toll collection through FASTags has not grown as much as was desired.
In order to ensure smooth implementation of this decision, the Ministry has asked NHAI to assess the overall requirement of FASTags across the country and make it available in requisite numbers. The required civil and electronic infrastructure at all toll plazas is also to be provided before implementation date of 1st December, 2019. The Authority has also been asked to identify and resolve logistic and other problems likely to lead to any law and order problem in this venture.
Ministry of Finance
Anti-Evasion wing of CGST Delhi detects GST fraud of Rs 241 crores, one held
The Anti-Evasion wing of CGST Delhi South Commissionerate has discovered here today yet another case of fake invoicing and GST fraud alongside a new modus operandi of defrauding the exchequer by exploiting the facility of refunds given for inverted duty structure. Over 120 entities who are involved in the transactions have come to light so far, involving fake invoicing of Rs. 1,600 crores and tax evasion of Rs 241 crores.
The investigations have unearthed a well organised racket of creating bogus firms, issuing fake invoices and bogus e-way bills to generate and encash tax credits.
The main culprit was arrested today as per the provisions of Section 69 of the CGST Act, 2017 and produced before judicial magistrate today itself and remanded to 10 days of judicial custody. The racketeer had created several firms on the basis of unauthorised access to identity documents of various persons.
The new modus operandi was uncovered by a team of investigators, who worked unceasingly over many weeks to uncover the maze of companies created across India. Incriminating electronic evidences have been recovered from the premises of the accused.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Archer Harvinder Singh for winning Bronze medal at Paralympics Games
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Archer Harvinder Singh for winning the Bronze Medal at the Paralympics Games in Tokyo.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Outstanding performance by @ArcherHarvinder. He displayed great skill and determination, resulting in his medal victory. Congratulations to him for winning a historic Bronze medal. Proud of him. Wishing him the very best for the times ahead. #Paralympics #Praise4Para"
Ministry of Defence
Webinar cum expo organised between Defence Ministries of India & Vietnam
A webinar cum expo was organised between Ministry of Defence, India and Ministry of National Defence, Vietnam on April 20, 2021. The theme of the webinar was ‘India - Vietnam Defence Cooperation’. Various Indian companies such as Bharat Electronics Limited, Bharat Forge, Economic Explosives Limited, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Goa Shipyards Limited, HBL Power Systems, Larsen & Toubro Limited, Mahindra Defence, MKU, SMPP, Tata Advanced Systems made company and product presentations. Thirty-seven companies setup virtual exhibition stalls in the expo.
Ambassador, Embassy of India, Hanoi Shri Pranay Verma, Chief of General Department of Defence Industries, Ministry of National Defence, Vietnam Lt Gen Tran Hong Minh and other senior officials from both sides participated in the webinar.Joint Secretary , MoD, Shri Anurag Bajpai emphasised that the mission for ‘Self-Reliant India’ is not just inward looking, but also about producing cost effective quality products and catering to the whole world especially friendly nations. He envisaged that Indian shipbuilding has come of age and gained tremendous expertise in this field. Indian shipyards are willing to work with Vietnamese shipyards for construction, repair and maintenance of platforms.
The webinar was organised under the aegis of Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence through FICCI. It is part of the series of webinars which are being organised with friendly foreign countries in order to boost defence exports and achieve defence export target of $5 billion by 2025.
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Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves Indore  — Budni New Line  with Electrification
Will reduce the distance between Jabalpur and Indore by 68 Kms
Reduce travel time between Indore to Mumbai and towards South India as well
Project will generate direct employment during construction for about 49.32 lakh mandays
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved to construct new line between Budni to Indore  with approximate length of 205.5 Km. Total estimated cost of this project is Rs. 3261.82 crore.
The main purpose of this project is the development of backward area and reduction in travel time from Indore to Jabalpur as well as from Indore to Mumbai and towards southern side also, as this will reduce distance by 68 Kms compared to present available route via Bhopal. It will provide better transport facilities for public and industries in this area. It will also help to provide/generate employment opportunities in the project area. The project will generate direct employment during construction for about 49.32 Lakhs man-days.
The proposed line will take off from existing yard of Budni and will connect at Mangaliyagaon existing station of Western Railway near Indore. 10 New crossing stations and 7 new halt stations are proposed to be constructed enroute. The new line will serve Sehore, Dewas and Indore districts and will provide direct link from Budni to Indore bypassing the congested route of Bhopal-Itarsi including Ghat section from Budni to Berkheda.
The new line will provide basic infrastructure support for industrial development of the surrounding area having large socio-economic ramifications.
This project is meant for development of backward area of this region and to provide connectivity to various towns/villages like Nasrullaganj, Khategoan and Kannod, where presently there is no railway connectivity.
Special Service and Features
NABARD disbursed Rs 14,157 crore credit to Kerala in 2022-23
Thiruvananthapuram: 14 July 2023
NABARD disbursed Rs 14,157 crore under credit initiatives to Kerala during 2022-23. This amount has been allocated to the state government, government institutions and banks. NABARD also disbursed around Rs.25 crores to State under development initiatives during this period. This was informed in the Annual Performance Report released at the 42nd Foundation Day event held at Thiruvananthapuram. Additional Chief Secretary, Department of State Planning and Economic Affairs, Mr. Puneet Kumar inaugurated the event. NABARD Kerala Chief General Manager Dr. Gopan Kumaran Nair welcomed the gathering and General Manager Shri H. Manoj proposed vote of thanks. RBI Regional Director Mr. Thomas Mathew, SLBC Convenor Mr. S. Prem Kumar, NABARD Head Office Chief General Manager Shri Baiju N Kurup, representatives of Government, FPOs, Self Help Groups, Farmers, Weavers etc. were present on the occasion. Karshakashree awardee Mrs. Swapna James and agri startup Deep Flows Technologies were felicitated at the ceremony.
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Ministry of Railways
Women Engine Drivers in Railways
In the year, 2019-2020 , a total number of 1,280 women candidates have been empanelled for Assistant Loco Pilot  by Railway Recruitment Boards  against Centralized Employment Notification  No. 01/2018.
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S. No.
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Name of State
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Number of Women Candidates Empanelled for ALP during 2019-2020 
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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131
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2
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Assam
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4
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3
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Bihar
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122
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4
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Chandigarh
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2
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5
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Chhattisgarh
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41
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6
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Delhi
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20
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7
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Gujarat
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5
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8
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Haryana
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26
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9
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Himachal Pradesh
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|
2
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10
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Jammu and Kashmir
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|
1
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11
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Jharkhand
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70
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12
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Karnataka
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12
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13
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Kerala
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|
145
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14
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Madhya Pradesh
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53
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15
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Maharashtra
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117
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16
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Odisha
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37
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17
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Puducherry
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|
2
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18
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Punjab
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7
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19
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Rajasthan
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71
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20
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Tamil Nadu
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43
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21
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Telangana
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33
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22
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Tripura
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2
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23
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Uttarakhand
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8
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24
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Uttar Pradesh
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216
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25
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West Bengal
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110
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Total
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1280
This press release is based on information given by the Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 195.84 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 63,063
- Active cases stand at 0.15%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.64%
- 7,985 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,26,82,697
- 12,847 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 85.69 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 5,19,903 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
#Unite2FightCorona #IndiaFightsCorona
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government of India
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports recognises Kudo International Federation India as National Sport Federation.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has granted provisional recognition to Kudo International Federation India as National Sport Federation with immediate effect. The grant of recognition is subject to compliance of the provisions of National Sports Development Code of India, 2011 as modified from time to time, by the federation including displaying information on their website as per the instructions issued by the Ministry. The recognition means granting a major role to KIFI Association for promotion and Development of Kudo sport in India.
The Kudo sport is placed in the ‘Others’ category.
Prime Minister's Office
PM launches development projects in Jharkhand
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today launched development projects at Sahebganj in Jharkhand.
He laid the Foundation Stone of a 4-lane bridge over the River Ganga, and a multi-modal terminal. The multi-modal terminal is an important component of the development of the National-Waterway 1 from Varanasi to Haldia.
The Prime Minister inaugurated the 311 kilometre Govindpur-Jamtara-Dumka-Sahebganj highway; and dedicated to the nation, a solar power facility at Sahebganj District Court Premises and Sahebganj District Hospital.
The Prime Minister also symbolically distributed certificates of appointment to constables of the Paharia Special India Reserve Battalion; and Smartphones to women entrepreneurs of Self-Help Groups.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that these development projects will benefit the Santhal Pargana area, and lead to greater empowerment of the tribal communities. He said that the poor in India wish to lead a life of dignity, and seek opportunities to prove themselves. He said that he had full faith in their capability.
The Prime Minister said that an era of honesty has begun in India. He sought the people’s blessings in his endeavour to ensure that the poor get their due.
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